06/03/2026

4ocean Challenges Eckerd Students to Cut Plastic Waste

Eckerd College hosted 4ocean on April 2, where more than 140 students, faculty, and staff pledged to reduce single-use plastic. The nonprofit committed to removing one pound of plastic for each pledge signed.

Jun 3

MCSO Deputy and Case Manager Honored for Homeless Veteran's Rescue

Jun 3

MCSO Case Manager Wanda Alejandre Named December Employee of the Month

Jun 3

Sheriff Hoffman Names Four 2025 Employees of the Year

Sheriff Hoffman named four Sarasota County sheriff's employees of the year on April 14, honoring a deputy, corrections officer, communications operator, and administrative specialist for their 2025 service.

Jun 3

Homeowners Discover What "No Pets" Really Means in the Fine Print

An HOA enforcement letter arrived. The homeowner had complied perfectly. The problem was what they'd complied *with*.

Jun 3

The Ichetucknee Spring Run Is Still Worth Your Time—If You Go Wrong

Jun 3

The Librarian Who Called Your Bluff

Jun 3

Mercury's Post-Holiday Chaos Tour Continues—Here's Your Cosmic Roadmap for Wednesday

Jun 3

The Viral Concert Trend That's Actually Ruining Live Music (And We're All Complicit)

Jun 3

The Affirmation Trap: Why "I Am Enough" Might Be Gaslighting You

Turns out, telling yourself you're enough when you're falling apart doesn't fix anything—and that's actually okay.

Jun 3

Lee County's New Elections Supervisor Outlines 2026 Primary Deadlines

Lee County residents must register to vote by July 20 for the 2026 primary. Vote-by-mail ballot requests are due August 6.

Jun 3

Pinellas County Gains Flexibility in Federal Beach Nourishment Funding

Jun 3

Martin County Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Jun 3

Share your Heart with One Heart

Jun 3